- De la documentation au plagiat
(source: université de Lyon, France)
"Etude menée entre avril et juillet 2007 auprès de 1100 étudiants et 120 enseignants au sein de 3 établissements phares de l'Université de Lyon : l'INSA, l'Université catholique et l'ISARA. Elle révèle que les étudiants favorables à une formation à la documentation plagient plus que les autres. Les formations méthodologiques menées seules (sans contrôle) ne font que faiblement baisser le recours au "copier-coller"."

- DIDOMA
(source: université de Nantes, France)
"Met l'accent sur la méthode et le savoir-faire pour une recherche documentaire. Veut donner un aperçu global de ce que doit être une recherche documentaire et montrer la complémentarité existant entre les différents outils. Contient six modules divisés chacun en séquences, aux contenus informatifs ou démonstratifs ou interactifs."

- Carto 2.0
(source: Knowledge Mapping)
"Actes du colloque Carto 2.0, journée d'études dédiée à la cartographie de l'information et au Mindmapping (Paris ; 3 avril 2008). Eléments du sommaire : L'apport des cartes heuristiques dans l'assimilation d'un large corpus de connaissances ; étudiants, veille, cartes mentales, coktail explosif ? ; la cartographie des wikis ; la raison du nuage de tags : format graphique pour le régime de l'exploration ? ; cartographie et ontologie ; cartographie de l'information : les meilleures pratiques du XIIè siècle au web 2.0"

- Where do we stand - Information Literacy European Report
(source: ILW, 12/08/08)
Présentation donnée lors du séminaire Training the Trainers (TTT) Information Literacy (Québec, 8-9/08/08).

- Knowing The Mind Of The User
(source: Designing Better Libraries, 29/07/08)

- Ranaweera, Prasanna (2008) Importance of Information Literacy skills for an Information Literate society. In Proceedings NACLIS 2008, Colombo (Sri Lanka)
(source: E-LIS, 19/07/08)
The purpose of this paper is to present a broader analytical insight to the information literacy concept, in order to achieve an information literate society. The concept and its practical approach towards achieving an information literate society will be discussed in detail in this paper. Information literacy is a set of skills required by a person to find, retrieve, analyze and use information. Information literacy is directly linked with lifelong learning, critical thinking, and learning to learn concepts of education. Many Sri Lankans are badly handicapped with a lack of need of the essential skills to enter the information literate society. There are many reasons for this inadequacy, and the lack of information literacy skills have been identified as one of them. Information literacy skills are achieved by students, through student centered, resource based teaching learning methods that direct them towards deep learning, thus creating an information literate society. To achieve this goal all sectors of library staff in Sri Lanka need to be educated to commence information literacy projects. Basically information literacy programmes are action oriented, while helping to solve the real life problems and making the correct decisions. In addition this paper also proposes to discuss the available information literacy models and their practical approach, information literacy standards, and available frame works. A sample information literacy programme, curriculum, and assessment methods, are also elaborated in this study; with their practical approach in relation to the Sri Lankan context.

- Une présentation vidéo de la nouvelle plateforme EBSCOhost 2.0 (en anglais)

- Students, Technology, and Learning: Strategies for Success—Proceedings
(source: Educause, 29/07/08)
Cosponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), EDUCAUSE, and the University of Central Florida (UCF), the Students, Technology and Learning: Strategies for Success Conference (formerly the Key to Competitiveness) provides AASCU institutions with an opportunity to learn more about the next generation of students—a group with much greater expectations for the use of technology in higher education than previous generations. The event allows teams of presidents and senior institutional leaders to explore new ways of using technology to meet student expectations and more effectively serve the next generation learner.

- Introduction to Information Retrieval
Un livre et un site web [+ version ].

- Adolescent Literacy
Un n° spécial de la revue Harvard Educational Review (vol. 78, n° 1, 08).

- Library services for international students
(source: SCONUL / via ILW, 01/08/08)
Un rapport qui met en évidence les questions liées aux étudiants étrangers ("internationaux"): The guidelines provide a practical and pragmatic tool for practitioners, providing them with a comprehensive overview of the issues as seen by their peers and their students, as well as a set of suggested solutions and best practice case studies.

- Enquête sur les pratiques informationnelles des doctorants [ plus d'infos et résultats ici ]
(source: Urfist, 30/06/08)

- Learn Anything: 100 Places to Find Free Webinars and Tutorials
(source: College@Home)

- Actes des 8es Rencontres FORMIST

- Ci-dessous certains des documents qui seront présentés lors de l'IFLA 2008:
> Indicators on ‘information literacy’ and the Information for All programme; a challenge for libraries (pdf), Simon Ellis (Head of Science Culture and Communications, UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
> Quels enseignements retenir de l'évaluation des competences documentaires des étudiants qui accèdent à l’enseignement supérieur en Communauté française de Belgique? (pdf), Bernard Pochet (Gembloux Agricultural University, Gembloux, Belgium), Paul Thirion (Université de Liège, Liège, Belgium)
> Could learners outcomes in information literacy be measured: pluses and minuses of testing (pdf), Natalia Gendina (Kemerovo State University of Culture and Arts, Kemerovo, Russian Federation)
> More than mere collections: portfolio’s as direct and authentic - assessment of information literacy outcomes (pdf), Barbara D'Angelo (Arizona State University, Mesa, USA)
> We have evidence, they are learning: using multiple assessments to measure student information literacy learning outcomes (pdf), Gabriela Sonntag (California State University in San Marcos, San Marcos, USA)
> Students’ perspective of the information literacy program offered by the University of the South Pacific (pdf), Gwen Noeline Mar (University of the South Pacific Library, Suva, Fiji)
> Appropriation du questionnaire d'auto-évaluation des connaissances informationnelles par les bibliothécaires: le cas des sciences de l'éducation et de l'anthropologie à l'Université de Montréal (pdf), J-F Durnin, Catherine Fortier (Montreal University Libraries, Montréal, Canada)
(source: Information Literacy Weblog, 20/07/08)

- Evaluation of web search for the information practitioner
(source: Aslib Proceedings, vol. 59, n° 4/5, 2007, accessible sur abonnement et suite à fin de l'embargo)
Purpose – The aim of the paper is to put forward a structured mechanism for web search evaluation.
The paper seeks to point to useful scientific research and show how information practitioners can use these methods in evaluation of search on the web for their users.

- Fostering Lifelong Learning through Information Literacy education: Exploring conceptions in different disciplines and framing pedagogies for lifelong learning (présentation)
(source: Sheila Webber, Lifelong Conference, Australie, 18/06/08)

- Non-use of Library Services by Students in a UK Academic Library
(source: EBLIP, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, vol. 3, N° 2, 2008)
Results – The findings showed that students in part-time and distance learning courses were the largest group of non-users. Other factors influencing non-use included the purchase of books, use of the Internet, and a lack of awareness of services available.
Conclusions – The library service needs to target non-traditional student groups, particularly those taught off-campus, with innovative induction techniques. This survey highlighted the need to embed information skills teaching into the curriculum and a recent restructure of the department has enabled this to happen with a more focused approach to academic liaisonship.

- Building a More Net-Savvy Campus Culture
(source: Educause)
What does it mean for students, faculty, and staff to be “net savvy”? Many are facile with music downloads, word processing, text messaging, or Web 2.0 tools, but are they really technology literate? What does it take to build a more net-savvy campus culture for students, faculty, and staff? Share your ideas, experiences, and questions in this dialogue on a topic of critical importance to the development of a community of responsible, self-directed, lifelong learners.

- Papachristopoulos, Leonidas and Tsakonas, Giannis and Papatheodorou, Christos (2008) Enforcement of information seeking behavior through digital library services. In Selthofer, Josipa and Aparac-Jelusic, Tatjana and Krtalic, Maja, Eds. Proceedings Libraries In the Digital Age 2008, pp. 97-105, Dubrovnik and Mljet (HR).
(déposé sur E-LIS, 24/06/08)
Digital library are complex information systems, comprised by core and value added services. The current study attempts to collect through a qualitative approach users’ opinions about the usage, usefulness and usability of DL value added services. Selected value added services from four DLs are related to the main stages of information life-cycle in order to identify crucial areas of DL interaction. The results show a major concentration of services in stages that address information searching needs and that the most significant factors affecting acceptance reside on three levels of factors, namely system, services and individual’s factors.

- Mitrelis, Angelos and Tsakonas, Giannis and Papatheodorou, Christos (2008) Using qualitative research methods for the improvement of collaborative information searching tools design. In Selthofer, Josipa and Aparac-Jelusic, Tatjana and Krtalic, Maja, Eds. Proceedings Libraries In the Digital Age 2008, pp. 111-117, Dubrovnik and Mljet (HR).
(déposé sur E-LIS, 24/06/08)
Regarding the change of information seeking to a collaborative activity, DLs as dynamic information systems, have to adopt collaboration searching tools. This study investigates the degree of collaboration in information retrieval and the extent of collaboration tools usage in DLs. The collaborative tools of a prototype digital library are assessed through a qualitative study by the aspects of usefulness, usability and usage. Results show that information search transforms to a collective form, while they prove that usefulness and usability have a significant effect on usage and on user satisfaction. The results also show that collaboration tools evolve into indispensable design parameters for modern digital libraries.

- The development of information literacy skills to support a changing postgraduate research environment: an Irish experience (pdf)
(source: SCONUL Focus, n° 42)

- Online Workplace Training in Libraries
(source: Information Technology & Libraries, mars 2008, vol. 27, n° 1 / sur abonnement)
This study was designed to explore and describe the relationships between preference for online training and traditional face-to-face training. Included were variables of race, gender, age, education, experience of library employees, training providers, training locations, and institutional professional development policies, etc. in the library context. The author used a bivariate test, Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U test to examine the relationship between preference for online training and related variables.

- Research Methods 'Beyond Google'
(source: Inside Higher Ed, 17/06/08)
Modeled after program at Berkeley, Cornell U. initiative aims to improve students' research competencies by bringing together faculty members, librarians and technicians.

- Charbonneau, Olivier and Hoffman, Cameron and Labelle, Patrick (2008) Promoting information literacy through a student video contest. Delivered at WILU 2008: 37th Workshop on Instruction in Library Use, UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia (Canada). Presentation.
(déposé sur E-LIS)

- Supporting Faculty Adoption of Emerging Technologies: Wanderlust or Creating a Campus Roadmap?
(source: Educause, 17/06/08)
[ Ecouter le podcast ] (mp3)

- Partridge, Helen L. and Edwards, Sylvia L. and Baker, Andrew and McAllister, Lynn M. (2007) The Reflective Online Searching Skills (ROSS) Environment: embedding information literacy into student learning through an online environment. In Proceedings International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). World Library and Information Congress. 73rd General Conference and Council. Section on Information Literacy/Academic Libraries, Durban, South Africa.
(déposé sur QUT ePrints, Australie)

- Enquête canadienne sur l'utilisation d'Internet
(source: Statistique Canada / via CultureLibre.ca, 17/06/08)
Près des trois quarts (73 %) des Canadiens âgés de 16 ans et plus, soit 19,2 millions, ont utilisé Internet à des fins personnelles au cours des 12 mois ayant précédé l'enquête. Il s'agit d'une hausse par rapport à la proportion d'un peu plus de deux tiers (68 %) enregistrée en 2005, lorsque l'enquête a été menée pour la dernière fois.
Pour la première fois, l'enquête englobait les jeunes âgés de 16 et de 17 ans. Ils ont été à l'origine de près d'un point de pourcentage des cinq points d'augmentation de l'utilisation d'Internet observés entre 2005 et 2007.

- La culture de l'information: quelles « littératies » pour quelles conceptions de l’information?
(source: Olivier Le Deuff, in Organisation des connaissances et sociétés des savoirs: concepts, usages, acteurs. ISKO. Lerass. Université Paul Sabatier. Toulouse 2006 - VI.ème Colloque international du chapitre français de l'ISKO, 7 et 8 juin 2007, à Toulouse, IUT de l'Université Paul Sabatier, France (2008) - déposé sur ArchiveSIC, 07/06/08)

- Les mobiles des adolescents, ou les prémices de l’informatique ambiante
(source: InternetActu, 10/06/08)
Une partie de ces adolescents feront partie de nos futurs étudiants.

- Information Environment Service Registry (IESR)
(source: JISC)
Répertoire d'information concernant les ressources électroniques pour l'enseignement.

- LOEX Annual Conference (mai 08): Librarian as Architect: Planning, Building & Renewing
(source: ResourceShelf, 10/06/08)
Parmi les thèmes abordés: The Art of Questioning in Instruction, Engage your Students: How to Increase Class Participation with a Student Response System, Expectation management: Breaking ground for a new e-learning librarian position, From learning objectives to multi-media tutorials: the building blocks of tutorial creation, etc.

- Knowledge 2008
(source: Chaim Zins)
Ce site propose, notamment, des renvois vers Wikipedia classés par discipline.

- Media Education: A Kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals
(source: Unesco, 2007)

- Expanding/Enhancing Information Literacy Using In-World Tools
(source: ILW, 03/06/08)
Retranscription d'une session sur la question organisée sur Second Life fin mai 08. (Cf. aussi - pdf)

- Buente, Wayne and Robbin, Alice (2008) Trends in Internet Information Behavior, 2000-2004
(déposé sur E-LIS, 04/06/08)

- Coleman, Gordon (2008) ALPS LINK : A Repository of Learning Objects for Librarians. Delivered at WILU 2008: 37th Workshop on Instruction in Library Use, UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia (Canada). Presentation.
(déposé sur E-LIS, 04/06/08)

- National Library of Australia installs RefTracker
(source: Library Technology Guides, 06/06/08)
"The National Library of Australia installed a RefTracker Request Management System to more efficiently manage and count the more than 20,000 requests coming into the library annually."

- [livre] Créer, trouver et exploiter les blogs (Olivier Ertzscheid)
[ Commander ] [ Lire l'introduction (pdf) ]

- Godfrey, Krista and McCann, Shawn and Nicholson, Karen (2008) Transforming Information Literacy: Do We Have the Skills?; Technologies and Fluencies - Technology as a Lever; 21st Century Fluencies and MMORPGs!?!!?. Delivered at WILU 2008: 37th Workshop on Instruction in Library Use, UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia (Canada). Presentation.
(déposé sur E-LIS, 02/06/08)

- Donahue, Katie C. (2008) Information Literacy Letterboxing. Delivered at WILU 2008: 37th Workshop on Instruction in Library Use, UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia (Canada). Presentation.
(déposé sur E-LIS, 02/06/08)

- Bell, Colleen (2008) Building a Framework for Information Literacy across the Curriculum : Putting Theory Into Practice. Delivered at British Columbia Library Association Conference 2008 : "Off the Shelf and Out of the Box : Creativity in Libraries", Richmond, British Columbia (Canada). Presentation.
(déposé sur E-LIS, 29/05/08)

- Professional Standards of Service (pdf)
(source: CILIP, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, 28/05/08 / via Stephen's Lighthouse, 30/05/08)
Bien que ce texte concerne davantage les bibs publiques que les BU, maintes questions/problèmes soulevés dans le document nous concernent également.

- 100 Free Library 2.0 Webinars and Tutorials
(source: College@Home / via Stephen's Lighthouse, 30/05/08)

- Bell, Colleen and Bury, Sophie and Mgwigwi, Thumeka (2008) When the Time Comes, Will You Be Ready? Strategies and Tools to Build a Framework for Information Literacy across the Curriculum. Delivered at WILU 2008: 37th Workshop on Instruction in Library Use, UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia (Canada). Presentation.
(déposé sur E-LIS, 31/05/08)

- Work Literacy: "a network of individuals, companies and organizations who are interested in learning, defining, mentoring, teaching and consulting on the frameworks, skills, methods and tools of modern knowledge work"
(source: PSLB, 02/06/08)

Dans ce billet, on évoquait la nécessaire adaptation de nos interfaces de recherche au contexte des utilisateurs.

Dans ce billet (Workflow is an intermediate consumer), L. Dempsey nous invite à réfléchir (une fois de plus, mais la répétition est pédagogique, non?) à la nécessaire adaptation de nos services au contexte des utilisateurs et, plus précisément, à leurs workflows, de la manière suivante, très claire:

- Avant l'ère numérique: les utilisateurs étaient prêts à construire leurs workflows de travail autour des services de bibliothèques

- Aujourd'hui: les bibs doivent se préparer à créer leurs services autour des workflows de travail des utilisateurs

Je ne résiste pas à l'envie de vous faire partager ce message d'Eric L. Morgan sur la liste ngc4lib:

"There is more to finding the "right" thing in an index (read, library catalog) than correlating search terms, concepts, and information resources. I believe it also requires a knowledge of the user's context.

A Google blog posting alludes to this idea:

The most famous part of our ranking algorithm is PageRank, an
algorithm developed by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who founded
Google. PageRank is still in use today, but it is now a part of a
much larger system. Other parts include language models (the
ability to handle phrases, synonyms, diacritics, spelling
mistakes, and so on), query models (it's not just the language,
it's how people use it today), time models (some queries are best
answered with a 30-minutes old page, and some are better answered
with a page that stood the test of time), and personalized models
(not all people want the same thing).

Ironically, I think the idea of putting a user's needs/desires into context with search is an extraordinary opportunity for librarians and libraries because libraries are always a part of a larger community. Municipalities. Schools. Churches. Governments. Colleges. Universities. Companies. Hospitals. Businesses. Etc.

In order to do their job well, librarians are required to know about their users. Who are they? What are their characteristics? What are they working on? By combining the answers to these questions with the
queries they enter into our search interfaces we ought to be able to produce more relevant search results because we know more about the users than outside institutions.

Put another way, better metadata and simpler user interfaces will only go so far. I believe some of our efforts ought to be spent making our search engines "smarter"."